West Side Elementary School

The Elkhorn Benefit Boutique is collecting clean, slightly used Prom, Snowball, and Homecoming dresses this Friday, January 20 from 4-7 p.m. at Elkhorn Area High School. If you need a dress for any occasion, come back to EAHS on Saturday, January 21 between 8 a.m. - noon! Dresses will be priced between $5 and $15. All proceeds benefit the Junior Class Prom.

WS Reminder: No School Monday, January 16 (Staff In-Service)

Hello West Side Families, Join us for PTA Movie Night on January 20th at 6pm! Students have voted for a movie and selected Minions: The Rise of Gru! Popcorn and light concessions will be available to purchase. Entrance to the movie is free! Please bring your own seating as we will be showing the movie in the cafeteria. In the past, families have brought cushions, pillows, blankets, lawn chairs, etc. We are looking forward to seeing you then! If you are interested in volunteering your time at Movie Night, please this Sign Up Genius below to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EABAA23A1FECF8-ptamovie Thank you! West Side PTA

ONE WEEK AWAY! Join the EASD Resiliency Coalition for our first conversation of 2023! On Wednesday, January 18, we'll head out to Tibbets Elementary for a conversation on how to Cheer Kids on With Confidence! Register for this FREE event at https://forms.gle/LS8Zpf7CfeiG7E8i7 In this conversation, you'll learn how to boost your child's self-esteem by embracing their growth mindset in different ways. Clay Peterson from Walworth County Health and Human Services will be on hand to share his expertise on growth mindset and how it can help teach children what to do in uncertain circumstances.

SAVE THE DATE! The annual Elkhorn Autism Support Team (EAST) Chili & Soup Cook Off returns on Thursday, February 9 from 5-7 p.m. at Elkhorn Area Middle School. Over 30 soups and chilis will be available. $10 all you can eat, kids 12 and under eat for $5. Hot dogs and to-cups also available. The EAST online auction will start one week prior to the event. Stay tuned to event.gives/2023eastchili for updates.

Be sure to STOP and show your appreciation for our School Crossing Guards this week! EASD is proud to celebrate Wisconsin School Crossing Guard Recognition Week, January 9 - 13. Thank you to all of our guards!

** January Menu Changes ** Jan. 12: Fish Sticks Jan. 18: Chicken Drum Stick Jan. 20: Orange Chicken with Veggie Rice

Join the EASD Resiliency Coalition for our first conversation of 2023! On Wednesday, January 18, we'll head out to Tibbets Elementary for a conversation on how to Cheer Kids on With Confidence! Register for this FREE event at https://forms.gle/LS8Zpf7CfeiG7E8i7 In this conversation, you'll learn how to boost your child's self-esteem by embracing their growth mindset in different ways. Clay Peterson from Walworth County Health and Human Services will be on hand to share his expertise on growth mindset and how it can help teach children what to do in uncertain circumstances.

West Side Winter Break: Wednesday, December 21st-Monday, January 2nd. School resumes: Tuesday, January 3rd.

Ready to clean out your closets over the holidays? The Elkhorn Benefit Boutique invites you to donate clean, slightly used Prom, Snowball, and Homecoming dresses on Friday, January 20, from 4-7 pm. Your donation will benefit the Junior Class prom. If you need a dress for any occasion, come back Saturday, January 21, between 8 am-12 pm for great prices on dresses - starting at $5 and no higher than $15. We would love to see you as early as possible before we sell out.

The Elkhorn Chamber invites you to a FREE Drive-Through Holiday Meal on Sunday, December 25 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Elkhorn Area High School. RSVP for your meal by Monday, December 19. Contact Kate at the Chamber if you have any questions. 262-723-5788 or kate@elkhornchamber.com Everyone is invited to the Chamber's "table."

Thank you to an amazing set of volunteers who have created custom Snack in a Pack delivery bags for the EASD Resiliency Coalition. Snack in a Pack services our three elementary schools and will debut at the Middle School in January. To learn more about how you can support this fantastic program, please visit tinyurl.com/snack-pack.

Good morning West Side Families! Please be sure to check your child's folders tonight for their report cards. They are also posted on your Family Access. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher. Thank you!

Hello West Side Families, With the Holiday Program just days away, we wanted to send out a few program day reminders.  **Date: Friday, December 9, 2022 **Students will perform for two programs.  **To ensure space, we encourage Last Names A-M attend at 9 am and N-Z attend at 1 pm. **Please use the Gym Lobby Entrance, Office doors will be locked. **Parking is limited, please plan accordingly. **The program will be roughly 1-1.5 hours and will also be live streamed, link to follow. **Due to limited space in the cafeteria, we are not able to accommodate lunchtime visitors. After the second program, if you wish to sign your student out early, you must sign them out from their classroom. **The PTA will be selling tickets for the PTA Basket Raffle. Each ticket is $1 and can be purchased during both programs. Winner will be notified by phone.  We are looking forward to a great turnout and your patience is appreciated.

Candy cane orders are due today! Extra forms available in the office.

Special Reminder: No School Monday, December 5th (Staff In-Service)

Please return all Cranberry Fundraisers Today. Late orders will not be processed.

Let's get in the Holiday spirit! We've got two great events for you check out. Holiday Cookie Bake & Take II: This Sunday! December 4, 1-4 p.m. in the EAHS Culinary Arts room. Elmer's Holiday Workshop: December 14, 5-8 p.m. in the EAHS Cube. Reserve your spot at RecDesk: https://easdcommunity.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=1

Hello West Side Families, There is a lot going on here at West Side. Just wanted to keep you all in the loop... Thursday, 12/1: Hot Lunch Change: Sloppy Joes Friday, 12/2: UGLY Sweater Spirit Day Friday, 12/2: PTA Cranberry Fundraiser Due Monday, 12/5: No School, Teacher In-Service Tuesday, 12/6: PTA Raffle Basket Items due Tuesday, 12/6: Student Council Candy Cane Orders due Wednesday, 12/7: Monday Specials Schedule Thursday, 12/8: Report cards come home Friday, 12/9: West Side Holiday Program (Last Names A-M: 9am, Last Names N-Z: 1pm) If you have any questions, please call the office at 262-723-3297.

Candy Canes on sale now-12/6.